Add 24/6 and 15/27, Solve 4 0/6 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 15/27

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/27

24/6 + 15/27 is 41/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
24/6 = 24 × 9/6 × 9 = 216/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
Add the two like fractions:
216/54 + 30/54 = 216 + 30/54 = 246/54
246/54 simplified gives 41/9
So, 24/6 + 15/27 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9

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